his loving family by his side. He was born on Apr. 10, 1923 in Italy to his parents, John and Pia Cerri.

Ivan was the oldest of two children. He married Adele Panelli in San Francisco, CA on Dec. 16, 1945. They had two children. He was a long-time resident of Stockton, CA for 77 years. He was self employed as a farmer for 77 years. Ivan was a member of Elks Lodge, IAC, Liguri del Mondo, SJC Farm Bureau, St. Joseph Oblates of Santa Cruz, and Annunciation Church. He enjoyed farming, airplanes, traveling to Hawaii and Italy, many weekends to Santa Cruz and cooking.

Ivan is survived by his loving wife, Adele, and their children Steven and Michael, daughter-in-law Evonna and brother Joe Cerri (Lee). He is also survived by three grandchildren Marc, Christina (Jeff), McKenzie and two great grandchildren, Austin, and Evelyn.

Relatives and friends are invited to a funeral for Ivan at 10:00 a.m. on Thurs. Jan. 10, 2013 at Cathedral of the Annunciation. Visitation will be held at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California St., Stockton, on Wed. Jan. 9, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Committal will be private.